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Lawrence Wong

The latest news on Lawrence Wong, Singaporean politician, economist, former civil servant and Prime Minister of Singapore, including political news and updates.

Born

18 Dec 1972

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Politics

Job Title

Prime Minister of Singapore

Singapore

‘No longer contentious’: Malaysia to weigh Singapore’s water project plan

The two countries have disagreed over water supply for decades, such as the perceived low prices charged by Malaysia’s Johor.

4 Dec 2025 - 7:40PM

Singapore

Singapore PM hopes China, Japan ‘find ways to resolve’ Taiwan Strait row

20 Nov 2025 - 12:59AMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore minister sorry for derogatory remarks on Hong Kong football team

20 Nov 2025 - 11:29AM

Singapore

Why Singapore’s PAP is taking aim at opposition WP so soon after an election

The PAP’s war of words against the WP is a calculated approach for it to get a head start before the next election, analysts say.

15 Nov 2025 - 12:00PM

Singapore

Singapore PM says election win came after ‘very tough’ constituency battles

Lawrence Wong told a party meeting that the May victory was not a landslide, but the results showed ‘we don’t take chances with our future’.

9 Nov 2025 - 1:03PMvideocam

Singapore

Atomic ambitions: Singapore eyes the nuclear option for a net-zero future

The city state has released a paper on nuclear energy covering new reactor technology and high-profile accidents.

1 Nov 2025 - 12:39PMvideocam

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong will uphold global trading rules, John Lee pledges at Apec gathering

John Lee chats with President Xi Jinping ahead of Apec economic leaders’ dialogue and later meets IMF managing director, country leaders.

31 Oct 2025 - 8:58PMvideocam

President Xi Jinping (left) chats with Chief Executive John Lee ahead of an Apec meeting on Friday. Photo: Yonhap via AP

United States

Outside In | Trump’s unilateralism in Asia makes ‘world minus one’ clear

While the US president’s trip to the region coincided with multilateral summits, he was clearly more interested in bilateral deals.

31 Oct 2025 - 10:04PMvideocam

Asean

Canada’s Asean pivot: in for the long haul or just ‘window dressing’?

Experts say Ottawa must ensure Asia becomes a natural extension of Canadian commercial engagement and seize opportunities in the region.

30 Oct 2025 - 9:48AMvideocam

Asean

Who’s who? RTM says sorry after confusing 3 Asean leaders with predecessors

The national public broadcaster had misidentified Lawrence Wong, Anutin Charnvirakul and Prabowo Subianto during a live telecast.

27 Oct 2025 - 10:17AM

RTM misidentifies Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left), Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (second left) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (right) during a live broadcast on Sunday. Photo: AP

US-China trade war

Singapore, China pledge to fight for free trade as Li Qiang visits city state

The premier’s trip to Singapore is the first by a Chinese leader since 2018 and comes amid renewed China-US trade volatility.

26 Oct 2025 - 9:27PM

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (right) holds a welcome ceremony for Chinese Premier Li Qiang (left) before their talks in Singapore on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

China-Asean relations

Premier Li Qiang to visit Singapore as China looks to shore up ties

He is the first Chinese leader to travel to the city state since 2018 and the trip comes as rivalry heats up between Beijing and Washington.

24 Oct 2025 - 4:53PM

Singapore

Singapore doubles down on zero tolerance for identity politics

Speaking in parliament, Minister K Shanmugam and opposition leader Pritam Singh disagreed over a preacher’s support for a WP candidate.

15 Oct 2025 - 12:44AM

Singapore

Singapore-Johor SEZ attracts US$4.2 billion surge in cross-border investment

Singapore’s trade chief says the special economic zone is a testament to what cooperation, rather than protectionism, can achieve.

14 Oct 2025 - 7:21PM

Singapore

‘I’m scared he’ll snap’: Singapore’s high-rise noisy neighbour feuds turn deadly

A fatal dispute, reportedly over noise, has sparked a debate on the existing rules and enforcement measures for community dispute resolution.

12 Oct 2025 - 8:00AM

Singapore

Singapore to deepen defence ties with Asia’s ‘resident power’ Australia

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the two sides would boost regional security through enhanced military access and cooperation.

8 Oct 2025 - 2:00PM

Singapore

Viral clip of 91-year-old Singaporean janitor sparks talk on senior work culture

The clip shows a fitness influencer giving US$150 to the cleaner, but it’s the elderly man’s 12-hour long shift that drew concerned comments.

6 Oct 2025 - 9:23PM

Singapore

‘Singaporeans-first assurance’ needed after population hits record 6.11 million

Good urban planning, integration initiatives and frameworks preventing discrimination against locals can help minimise anxiety, analysts say.

30 Sep 2025 - 7:04PM

Singapore

Singapore population hits record 6.11 million as foreign worker numbers rise

The 1.2 per cent year-on-year growth comes amid demographic concerns including persistently low birth rates and a ‘super-aged’ society.

29 Sep 2025 - 9:33PMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore’s drug makers may be shielded from US tariffs: Deputy PM Gan

The city state may pursue a ceiling on tariff rates similar to deals that Washington has with other countries, Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong adds.

27 Sep 2025 - 6:25PM

Singapore

Suspicious ‘pork’ parcel sent to Singapore mosque sparks concern

Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam called the ‘obviously inflammatory’ act serious, warning that those responsible were ‘playing with fire’.

25 Sep 2025 - 7:15PM

Singapore

Singapore’s Wong warns against exploiting race and religion in future elections

Singapore’s leader said that the government would engage with opposition views in parliament and create new opportunities for public participation.

24 Sep 2025 - 6:57PMvideocam

Singapore

Singapore death penalty under fire as Malaysian man’s execution looms

Datchinamurthy Kataiah’s hanging this week will be Singapore’s eleventh execution this year, spurring calls for a death penalty moratorium.

22 Sep 2025 - 5:10PM

US-China relations

Asian Angle | Anatomy of choice: why Southeast Asia is aligning with China

The US-China rivalry is forcing difficult choices, with the results of a 30-year study suggesting Southeast Asia is drifting towards Beijing.

6 Sep 2025 - 12:00PMvideocam

Singapore

Is Singapore embracing Hokkien and other Chinese dialects again?

While the use of dialects in the country has been declining, a group of young Singaporeans are hoping to reverse the trend.

8 Sep 2025 - 11:58AM

Singapore

Gap between Singapore’s PAP, WP credibility scores narrows: survey

A rise in the proportion of young conservative voters has helped the ruling PAP to win the May 3 general election, an IPS survey shows.

3 Sep 2025 - 12:43AM

Supporters of the opposition Workers Party and the ruling People’s Action Party show support for their political party at a nomination centre in Singapore on April 23. Photo: EPA-EFE

Singapore

Recognition ‘likely to harm’ Palestinians, says Singapore minister

K Shanmugam says Singapore is ‘prepared in principle’ to recognise a Palestinian state but doubts it would ‘change facts on the ground’.

2 Sep 2025 - 5:29PMvideocam

Singapore

Will Singapore’s PAP rule forever?

The People’s Action Party may have found a lasting formula for governing, with Singaporeans wanting it to remain in power, analysts say.

30 Aug 2025 - 8:00AM

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